Lehman offers affordable health and human services degree programs for any stage of your career. Explore our programs below.
One year program offered fully online
Receive advanced academic training for a career as a health educator in academic, clinical, community, and corporate settings. Career opportunities include health advocates, program planners and evaluators, case managers, policy analysts and health administrators.
Five-semester program offered fully online
Learn to foster organizational health and well-being, improve health outcomes for patients, and enhance community resources. Prepare for management positions within hospital systems, community-based clinics, non-profit organizations, private healthcare practices, and federal, state, and local government health surveillance and funding agencies.
Hybrid program (online and in-person classes), can be completed in 1.5 years
Prepare for a career in the field of exercise science, physical fitness and wellness. Career opportunities include jobs in corporate and community fitness programs, health clubs, and similar fitness-related industries.
Hybrid program (online and in-person classes), can be completed in 4-5 years
Prepare for research, teaching, and leadership roles in fitness and health sciences with Lehman’s 62-credit doctoral degree program. Gain expertise in kinesiology, applied physiology, sports nutrition, and related exercise sciences to prepare for leadership and research-intensive roles at universities and other academic institutions.
Hybrid program (online and in-person classes), can be completed in 4-5 years
Take your career to the top with a DNP degree. If you already have a Nursing B.S. or M.S., with or without an FNP or PNP, Lehman College offers multiple pathways to a DNP. Our program fulfills New York State Education Department requirements and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Prepare to be a competent family nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner in this hybrid, cohort-model program. Attend classes and seminars once a week at our $95 million Nursing, Education, Research & Practice Center. After program completion, our graduates are eligible to take the FNP or PNP certification examinations and be licensed as advanced practice nurses.
2-year hybrid program offers 50% of courses online
Prepare for a wide range of nutrition-related professional positions and for doctoral study in these fields. Career opportunities include clinical nutritionists and nutrition educators.
Offered fully online, can be completed in as little as 1.5 years
Grow your expertise and prepare for a career as an educator in the field of leisure and recreation. Specialize in one of three dynamic options: Recreation and Park Administration, Therapeutic Recreation Service, or Physical Education Teachers.
Hybrid program (mix of online and in-person classes), can be completed in 1-3 years.
Prepare to become an ethical, competent, and empathetic social worker, with a focus on the urban environment.
Hybrid program (mix of online and in-person classes), can be completed in 1-3 years.
Prepare for a professional career as a speech-language pathologist providing services to individuals of all ages with a wide range of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Hybrid program (mix of online and in-person classes), can be completed in 1-3 years.
Prepare for a professional career as a bilingual speech-language pathologist providing bilingual services to individuals with a broad range of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Prepare to work in culinary nutrition education and in nutrition-oriented food service facilities. Graduates of this major are eligible to become certified dietary managers (CDM) via the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals (AFNP).
Study physiological and functional adaptations to human movement and the connection between exercise, fitness, diet, and health. Prepare for a career in the fitness industry, medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, and many other fields.
Prepare for employment in nutrition and food-related positions in healthcare facilities, community agencies, cooperative extension, food service operations, culinary or nutrition education, and/or the food industry.
Develop, manage, and evaluate health education and promotion programs in a variety of settings such as public and community agencies, business and industry, hospitals, and other types of clinical facilities. Prepare for careers in community health education.
In this online degree program, take the first step towards a rewarding career shaping the future of healthcare administration, all from the convenience of your own home. Students will need to complete an in-person internship during their senior year.
This 15-month, year-round, hybrid degree program prepares you for a career as a professional nurse and provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing.
This two-year hybrid program prepares you for a career as a professional nurse and provides a foundation for graduate study in nursing
This one-year program offers courses fully online and allows you to complete your clinical hours at a location of your choosing.
This major includes a mix of online and in-person classes. Reduce health disparities in your community and around the world. You’ll learn how to address pressing population health issues and design innovative health interventions for communities in crisis.
Offered fully online, explore core concepts in recreation, management, and sports to build a strong foundation for your future career.
This major includes a mix of online and in-person classes. Prepare to become an ethical, competent and empathetic social worker, with a focus on the urban environment. Eligible students can earn credits towards their MSW while completing their undergraduate degree.
Study typical speech, language, and hearing development of monolingual and multilingual individuals, communication disorders that may arise throughout the lifespan, and the influence of cultural differences.
Combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills about recreational activities to help improve quality of life for individuals with illnesses, disabilities and related health concerns. Prepare for careers in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, adult care programs, and many more.